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September 2020 in “Bladder cancer” 5α-reductase inhibitors don't stop bladder cancer from developing or getting worse.
February 2026 in “Mendeley Data” Using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may lower prostate cancer risk in people with androgenetic alopecia.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Baricitinib improved nail condition and hair regrowth in a patient with alopecia and nail abnormalities.
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” NAC1 controls certain enzymes that reduce root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Continued ritlecitinib treatment can lead to hair regrowth in some patients with alopecia areata who initially don't respond.
September 2020 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” "Flosin – Prostamol Uno" effectively manages BPH symptoms with fewer side effects.
March 2016 in “National Repository of Dissertations in Serbia” Dutasteride is more cost-effective than finasteride for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia in Montenegro.
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January 2015 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Dutasteride is effective and safe for treating common hair loss, and it's more potent than finasteride, leading to better hair growth and thickness.
April 2017 in “The Journal of urology/The journal of urology” Long-term use of certain prostate drugs can worsen erectile dysfunction by changing penile tissue, especially in rats with high blood pressure.
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Andrology” Men taking 5α-reductase inhibitors for enlarged prostate have a higher chance of experiencing reduced sexual desire and erectile dysfunction.
September 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Liquorice extract may help treat acne by reducing sebum production.
April 2011 in “ChemInform” A new compound may effectively inhibit the enzyme linked to BPH and hair loss.
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February 2010 in “Journal of Dermatology” A topical treatment safely and effectively reduced acne by causing targeted cell death in sebaceous glands without side effects.
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November 2020 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” 5-Alpha-Reductase inhibitors shorten COVID-19 recovery time in men.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” ATR12-351 ointment safely delivers LEKTI protein to the skin, reducing enzyme activity in Netherton syndrome.
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January 2022 in “Bioengineering” The formulation with oleic acid may be better for treating male pattern baldness.
May 2025 in “Birth Defects Research” YWS1903 is safe for pregnant rats at moderate doses but causes fetal issues at high doses.
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June 2013 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” Dutasteride effectively treats benign prostatic hyperplasia but isn't approved for preventing prostate cancer.
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October 2018 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Tofacitinib helps mice grow more hair by increasing noggin and BMP4 levels, possibly better than minoxidil.
February 2026 in “Indian Journal of Skin Allergy” Ruxolitinib cream effectively treats skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and vitiligo with minimal side effects.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Finasteride may help treat kidney disease caused by a high-fat diet by reducing harmful toxins and improving gut bacteria.
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February 2011 in “Drug Metabolism and Disposition” Ketoconazole increases finasteride's effectiveness and lifespan in the body.
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October 2015 in “Current Drug Targets” Both dutasteride and finasteride improve urinary symptoms, but dutasteride may be better at reducing the risk of prostate surgery and sudden inability to urinate.
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January 1980 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” Oral tetracycline reduces fat breakdown in hair lipids.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Chemistry” New compounds show promise for treating benign prostate hyperplasia with fewer side effects.
Oral tofacitinib effectively treats alopecia areata long-term with manageable side effects.
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January 1976 in “Clinical Science” Minoxidil with a diuretic effectively lowers blood pressure in moderately hypertensive men with minimal side effects.
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Low-dose naltrexone might be a cheap and effective additional treatment for hair loss with scalp discomfort due to its anti-inflammatory effects and few side effects.